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GLO Tanning vs Blo Blow Dry Bar — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| GLO Tanning | Blo Blow Dry Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $759,700 | $308,500 |
| Total fees | 9.5% | 8% |
| Outlets | 82 | 101 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
GLO Tanning: what their numbers say
Gross sales data for 51 franchised salons (2024): Q1 avg $1.1M, Q2 avg $754K, Q3 avg $623K, Q4 avg $542K. 50-62% met/exceeded quartile averages.
Blo Blow Dry Bar: what their numbers say
87 bars open full year 2024. Avg gross sales $378,129 (range $103,439-$1,091,796). Avg members 91 (range 3-293). 57% below average sales; 53% below average members.
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